Elk
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Elk is a township in Gloucester County, New Jersey, with 4,424 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glassboro, 3.5 miles NE.
- 4,424residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 19.2 sq miland area · 49.6 km²
- 231 / sq mipopulation density
- 08343main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Elk
Elk Township is a township in Gloucester County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the township's population was 4,424, an increase of 208 (+4.9%) from the 2010 census count of 4,216, which in turn reflected an increase of 702 (+20.0%) from the 3,514 counted in the 2000 census.
Elk Township was formed as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on April 17, 1891, from portions of Clayton Township, Glassboro Township, and South Harrison Township.} The township was named for elk hunted in the area.
Until 2016, Elk Township had been a dry township where alcohol could not be sold. That year, the township sold a package goods license for $300,000 which allows the sale of alcohol for off-premise consumption.
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Living in Elk
- Median household income
- $141,382
- Median home value
- $350,400
- Median rent
- $1,206/mo
- Median age
- 44.1
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Elk had 4,424 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,424 |
|---|---|
| Density | 231 per sq mi (89 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elk at a glance
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
|---|---|
| County | Gloucester County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 4,424 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.16 sq mi (49.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.6628° N, 75.1570° W |
| ZIP codes | 08343, 08028 |
| Official website | elktownshipnj.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3401521060 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elk
- Glassboro3.5 mi NE
- Richwood3.8 mi N
- Clayton4.4 mi E
- Upper Pittsgrove4.5 mi SW
- Mullica Hill4.9 mi NW
- Elmer5.0 mi S
- Harrison5.1 mi NW
- Pitman5.1 mi N
- Franklinville5.4 mi SE
- South Harrison5.6 mi W
- Harrisonville6.6 mi W
- Mantua6.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Elk
What county is Elk in?
Elk is in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
What is the population of Elk, NJ?
4,424 people lived in Elk at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elk, NJ?
The main ZIP code is 08343. Other ZIP codes: 08028.
What is the elevation of Elk?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elk?
Glassboro (3.5 mi), Richwood (3.8 mi), Clayton (4.4 mi), Upper Pittsgrove (4.5 mi), Mullica Hill (4.9 mi).
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